News

DG Lists Kilishi As A Major Research Breakthrough In 33-Years

Published

5 years ago

June 9, 2020

There was a mixture of anger and laughter at the Nigerian Senate on Monday when the Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council, RMRDC, Professor Hussain Ibrahim listed kilishi production as a research success in 33 years.

Ibrahim, who appeared before the Senate Committee on Science and Technology to brief the senators on the activities of his agency, caused a stir when he said the Kilishi technology was the only major breakthrough it had successfully developed for commercial use.

Kilishi is a locally spiced roasted meat made of beef, and it is very popular in the northern part of Nigeria.

The Chairman of the Senate panel, Senator Uche Ekwunife, had asked the DG to tell Nigerians what specific raw material the agency had successfully produced in the country in partnership with other research institutes.

An elated Ibrahim proudly told the panel that despite its lack of laboratory, the 33-year-old agency had succeeded in producing the local meat delicacy for commercial production as part of the agency’s breakthrough.

He said, “We have developed two varieties of Sorghum. We collaborated with agricultural research institutes, pharmaceutical industries because we produce ethanol from it and that is the basic raw material for the production of sanitisers. “Also from the same Sorghum, we developed other products like Glucose syrup, livestock feeds, material for breweries, and starch… In our 30 years of research activities, we are still the largest research Institute. But to be candid with you, we are making progress. “For now, we have developed technology to optimise Kilishi production. Research activities take time.”

News

UNN Suspends Lecturer Over Alleged Involvement with Four Female Students

Published

2 days ago

February 17, 2025

lagoslately

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has suspended a lecturer, Mr. Chigozie Odum, following allegations that he impregnated four students within four years of his appointment.

The suspension, which was officially communicated through a letter signed by the institution’s Deputy Registrar, Mrs. Achiuwa F.C., on behalf of the Registrar, comes after investigations into the matter.

While the alleged incidents reportedly occurred around 2019/2020, the university reached the decision to suspend the lecturer only two weeks ago.

The institution has not disclosed further details regarding additional disciplinary actions or ongoing investigations into the matter.

News

Breaking News: Lagos Gets New Commissioner of Police

Published

2 days ago

February 17, 2025

lagoslately

The Police Service Commission has officially approved the appointment of Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as the new Commissioner of Police for Lagos State. The announcement was made today, Monday, 17th February 2025.

Prior to this appointment, CP Jimoh served as the Commissioner of Police at the Ports Authority, Eastern Ports. He hails from Kwara State and has held several key positions throughout his career, including Force Public Relations Officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police at the Airport, Deputy Commissioner of Police for Finance and Administration, and Deputy Commissioner for General Investigation.

CP Jimoh has also received extensive professional training in various areas, including Combat Operations at the Mobile Training College in Maiduguri, the African Union Mission in Darfur, Sudan, and Weapons of Mass Destruction Countermeasure Training in the United States.

Celebrities

My children are my pillar of Life – Nollywood Actress Bukky Wright opens up on struggles with depression

Published

5 days ago

February 14, 2025

lagoslately

Veteran Nollywood actress Bukky Wright has opened up on her challenges and struggles with depression and how she overcame them.

Bukky Wright, during a discussion with media personality and comedian Teju Baby Face on the Teju Baby Face show, spoke about her battles with depression.

She disclosed how she was on depression medication to help curb the killing issue.

She revealed that her children had to step in and help her overcome the problem.

The versatile actress gushed on her children, calling them her first critique and pillar. She stated that she loved them all her life, and the same was reciprocated towards her.

Bukky Wright noted that her children urged her to stop stressing out and take time to have fun.

She said, “There was a time when I was depressed. Yes, I was taking depression antidepressants. But my children had to wean me out of it. They have always been my number one critique.

I don’t know if I could call my children my pillar of life and they know that I would love my life for them.

So, they tell me, hey, Iya, you have been loving your

life for us; now it is time to live for you. Enjoy yourself and have fun…”